Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desensitize
verb
/ˌdiːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz/
Definition
To make someone less sensitive to something, often by repeated exposure or experience.
Examples
- The therapy aims to desensitize patients to their phobias.
- Over time, repeated exposure to loud noises can desensitize individuals.
- Some argue that violent video games can desensitize players to real-life violence.
Meaning
Desensitization refers to the process of reducing sensitivity to a stimulus, whether it be emotional or physical.
Synonyms
- unresponsive
- insensitive
- tolerate
- numb
- blunt
